Patient's question:
Before having sex with my girlfriend, I become overly excited. As soon as I see her, I get hard, but talking to her makes it go soft. By the time we start kissing and having sex, it has already been 5–10 minutes. When I get hard again, the sex lasts only 3–5 minutes. Why is the duration so short? Is it due to my excessive excitement or other reasons? Because of work, I sit in front of the computer most of the time and don’t exercise much—is this related? This has happened three times already, with each incident occurring more than a week apart.Doctor's answer:
Premature ejaculation refers to the condition where ejaculation occurs at the beginning of sexual intercourse, or even before intercourse begins. This condition can be effectively treated with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), yielding relatively ideal results. The differentiation of premature ejaculation in TCM includes Yin deficiency with excess fire and Yin-Yang deficiency, with treatment primarily focusing on nourishing Yin, replenishing the kidneys, and tonifying essence. For those with excess fire, the treatment also involves cooling the fire, while for those with Yang deficiency, it involves warming the kidneys. However, TCM emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment, so it is advisable to consult a local TCM hospital. Clinical observation, combined with the four diagnostic methods, is necessary for effective treatment. Additionally, temporary separation of the couple, mutual care and understanding, relaxation of tension, abstaining from masturbation, and appropriate physical exercise play important roles in the treatment of premature ejaculation. Wishing you a speedy recovery.1. Pulling the scrotum: During high sexual arousal and climax, the scrotum contracts, and the testicles rise. At this time, if the scrotum and testicles are pulled toward the perineum, the excitement can be reduced, and ejaculation can be delayed.
2. Reducing sexual sensitivity: Using a condom or applying topical medications to the penis before intercourse, such as 1% lidocaine, 1% diclofenac ointment, or 3% ethyl aminobenzoate cold cream, can lower the sensitivity of the sensory nerve endings on the head of the penis.
3. Alternating hot and cold sit baths: Take a 15-minute sit bath in cold water before bed, followed by a 15-minute sit bath in warm water. Do this once daily to improve the ability to control ejaculation in the posterior urethra.
Adopt the supine position with legs straight and feet about 100 cm apart. Place your hands by your hips, relaxed naturally. Look inward, focusing on the lower Dantian, close your mouth, and press your tongue to the roof of your mouth. First, focus on the lower Dantian for 2 minutes, then begin inhaling. As you inhale, tighten your abdomen and lift your rectum, causing the penis, testicles, and anus to contract simultaneously while the lower abdomen is drawn in. At this moment, imagine the qi flowing from the glans